FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting for the Clarification of Charge Questions on PBPK, 44614-44615 [2017-20430]

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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180; FRL–9967–59] FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting for the Clarification of Charge Questions on PBPK Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: There will be a three-hour meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to review and consider the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions for the October 24–27, 2017 SAP Meeting on physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to address pharmacokinetic differences between and within species. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 2, 2017, from approximately 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). This is an open public meeting that will be conducted via webcast using Adobe Connect and telephone. Registration is required to attend this meeting. Please visit: https:// www.epa.gov/sap to register. Comments. Written comments on the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions should be submitted by noon on September 27, 2017. FIFRA SAP may not be able to fully consider written comments submitted after noon on September 27, 2017. Requests to make oral comments at the meeting should be submitted on or before noon on asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:45 Sep 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 Meeting: This meeting will be webcast only. Please refer to the following Web site to register and for information on how to access the webcast: https://www.epa.gov/sap. Comments. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Requests for special accommodations. Submit requests for special accommodations to the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: [FR Doc. 2017–20313 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: September 27, 2017 by registering at https://www.epa.gov/sap. For additional instructions, see Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION or contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Webcast. This meeting will be webcast only. Please refer to the FIFRA SAP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sap for information on how to access the webcast. Special accommodations. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to allow EPA time to process your request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Marquea D. King, DFO, Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7201M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: 202–564–3626; email address: king.marquea@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and FIFRA. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. If your comments contain any information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to obtain special instructions before submitting your comments. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ comments.html. C. How may I participate in this meeting? You may participate in this meeting by following the instructions in this unit. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180 in the subject line on the first page of your request. 1. Written comments. Written comments should be submitted, using the instructions in ADDRESSES and Unit I.B., on or before noon on September 27, 2017, to provide FIFRA SAP the time necessary to consider and review the written comments. FIFRA SAP may not be able to fully consider written comments submitted after noon on September 27, 2017. 2. Oral comments. Registration is required to attend this meeting. Please visit: https://www.epag.gov/sap to register. Each individual or group wishing to make brief oral comments to FIFRA SAP may submit their request by registering on or before noon September 27, 2017. Oral comments before FIFRA SAP are limited to approximately 5 minutes due to the time constraints of this webcast. II. Background A. Purpose of FIFRA SAP Virtual Meeting on PBPK Charge Questions FIFRA SAP serves as the primary scientific peer review mechanism of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2017 / Notices Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and is structured to provide scientific advice, information and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on pesticides and pesticide-related issues as to the impact of regulatory actions on health and the environment. FIFRA SAP is a Federal advisory committee established in 1975 pursuant to FIFRA and operates in accordance with requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix). FIFRA SAP is composed of a permanent panel consisting of seven members who are appointed by the EPA Administrator from nominees provided by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The FIFRA SAP is assisted in their reviews by ad hoc participation from the Science Review Board (SRB). As a scientific peer review mechanism, FIFRA SAP provides comments, evaluations, and recommendations to improve the effectiveness and quality of analyses made by Agency scientists. The FIFRA SAP strives to reach consensus however, is not required to reach consensus in its recommendations to the Agency. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES B. Public Meeting During the meeting scheduled for October 2, 2017, the FIFRA SAP will review and consider the Charge Questions for the Panel’s October 24–27, 2017 Meeting on Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling. The SAP will receive a short background briefing including the EPA’s history and current position on the use of PBPK modeling. In addition, the panel members will have the opportunity to comment on the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions. Subsequent to this meeting, final charge questions will be provided for the FIFRA SAP’s deliberation on the white papers and supplemental information during the inperson meeting to be held on October 24–27, 2017. C. FIFRA SAP Documents and Meeting Minutes EPA’s background documents, charge questions to the FIFRA SAP, and the meeting agenda will be available before or on September 13, 2017. In addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as additional materials become available. You may obtain electronic copies of most meeting documents, including FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., members and ad hoc members for this meeting) and the meeting agenda, at https:// www.regulations.gov and the FIFRA SAP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sap. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:45 Sep 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes approximately 90 calendar days after the meeting. The meeting minutes will be posted on the FIFRA SAP Web site: https://www.epa.gov/sap and may be accessed in the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. Dated: September 11, 2017. Inza Graves, Acting, Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy. [FR Doc. 2017–20430 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9967–74–OLEM] Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 128(a); Notice of Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs for FY2018 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept requests, from October 15, 2017 through December 15, 2017, for grants to establish and enhance State and Tribal Response Programs. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 184 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-20430]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0180; FRL-9967-59]


FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting for the 
Clarification of Charge Questions on PBPK

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: There will be a three-hour meeting of the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to 
review and consider the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions 
for the October 24-27, 2017 SAP Meeting on physiologically-based 
pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to address pharmacokinetic differences 
between and within species.

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 2, 2017, from approximately 
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). This is an open public meeting that will be 
conducted via webcast using Adobe Connect and telephone. Registration 
is required to attend this meeting. Please visit: https://www.epa.gov/sap to register.
    Comments. Written comments on the scope and clarity of the draft 
charge questions should be submitted by noon on September 27, 2017. 
FIFRA SAP may not be able to fully consider written comments submitted 
after noon on September 27, 2017. Requests to make oral comments at the 
meeting should be submitted on or before noon on September 27, 2017 by 
registering at https://www.epa.gov/sap. For additional instructions, see 
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION or contact the Designated 
Federal Official (DFO) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Webcast. This meeting will be webcast only. Please refer to the 
FIFRA SAP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sap for information on how to 
access the webcast.
    Special accommodations. For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to allow EPA time to 
process your request.

ADDRESSES: Meeting: This meeting will be webcast only. Please refer to 
the following Web site to register and for information on how to access 
the webcast: https://www.epa.gov/sap.
    Comments. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0180, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Requests for special accommodations. Submit requests for special 
accommodations to the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Dr. Marquea D. King, DFO, Office of 
Science Coordination and Policy (7201M), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; 
telephone number: 202-564-3626; email address: king.marquea@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to 
conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, 
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and FIFRA. Since other entities may also be 
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific 
entities that may be affected by this action.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or email. If your comments contain any information that 
you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected, please contact the DFO 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to obtain special 
instructions before submitting your comments.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting 
your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

C. How may I participate in this meeting?

    You may participate in this meeting by following the instructions 
in this unit. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that 
you identify docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0180 in the subject line 
on the first page of your request.
    1. Written comments. Written comments should be submitted, using 
the instructions in ADDRESSES and Unit I.B., on or before noon on 
September 27, 2017, to provide FIFRA SAP the time necessary to consider 
and review the written comments. FIFRA SAP may not be able to fully 
consider written comments submitted after noon on September 27, 2017.
    2. Oral comments. Registration is required to attend this meeting. 
Please visit: https://www.epag.gov/sap to register. Each individual or 
group wishing to make brief oral comments to FIFRA SAP may submit their 
request by registering on or before noon September 27, 2017. Oral 
comments before FIFRA SAP are limited to approximately 5 minutes due to 
the time constraints of this webcast.

II. Background

A. Purpose of FIFRA SAP Virtual Meeting on PBPK Charge Questions

    FIFRA SAP serves as the primary scientific peer review mechanism of 
EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and

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Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and is structured to provide scientific 
advice, information and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on 
pesticides and pesticide-related issues as to the impact of regulatory 
actions on health and the environment. FIFRA SAP is a Federal advisory 
committee established in 1975 pursuant to FIFRA and operates in 
accordance with requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. Appendix). FIFRA SAP is composed of a permanent panel consisting 
of seven members who are appointed by the EPA Administrator from 
nominees provided by the National Institutes of Health and the National 
Science Foundation. The FIFRA SAP is assisted in their reviews by ad 
hoc participation from the Science Review Board (SRB). As a scientific 
peer review mechanism, FIFRA SAP provides comments, evaluations, and 
recommendations to improve the effectiveness and quality of analyses 
made by Agency scientists. The FIFRA SAP strives to reach consensus 
however, is not required to reach consensus in its recommendations to 
the Agency.

B. Public Meeting

    During the meeting scheduled for October 2, 2017, the FIFRA SAP 
will review and consider the Charge Questions for the Panel's October 
24-27, 2017 Meeting on Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) 
Modeling. The SAP will receive a short background briefing including 
the EPA's history and current position on the use of PBPK modeling. In 
addition, the panel members will have the opportunity to comment on the 
scope and clarity of the draft charge questions. Subsequent to this 
meeting, final charge questions will be provided for the FIFRA SAP's 
deliberation on the white papers and supplemental information during 
the in-person meeting to be held on October 24-27, 2017.

C. FIFRA SAP Documents and Meeting Minutes

    EPA's background documents, charge questions to the FIFRA SAP, and 
the meeting agenda will be available before or on September 13, 2017. 
In addition, the Agency may provide additional background documents as 
additional materials become available. You may obtain electronic copies 
of most meeting documents, including FIFRA SAP composition (i.e., 
members and ad hoc members for this meeting) and the meeting agenda, at 
https://www.regulations.gov and the FIFRA SAP Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sap.
    FIFRA SAP will prepare meeting minutes approximately 90 calendar 
days after the meeting. The meeting minutes will be posted on the FIFRA 
SAP Web site: https://www.epa.gov/sap and may be accessed in the docket 
at https://www.regulations.gov.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.

    Dated: September 11, 2017.
Inza Graves,
Acting, Director, Office of Science Coordination and Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-20430 Filed 9-22-17; 8:45 am]
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